Jordan says its airstrikes over Syria killed about 20 Islamic State militants but acknowledges there were also civilian casualties

Comment: Canelo Alvarez is due to fight Christian Mbilli on Saudi soil on Saturday, despite numerous deadly attacks in recent weeks

Will Israel witness a Bihar, Karnataka like power-sharing deal?

Six cast members of Nolan’s box office hit are in the running for nominations

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.

The Budget comes on the back of another year of economic upheaval, particularly linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.